EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMME FOR COCONUT GROWERS 2008
Coconut growers have the opportunity to familiar with new technologies on cultivation and management of coconut lands. The Coconut Research Institute of Sri Lanka has arranged a series of Educational Programmes for coconut growers and management staff of coconut estates during the year 2008. This series consist of seven programmes on specific subject areas with technical presentations and field demonstrations. Complete details of seven programmes are given below. If you are interested in this programme you may obtain further details from the Head, Technology Transfer Division, Coconut Research Institute, Lunuwilla. Tel. 031-2257688. e-mail: head_technology@cri.lk or technology@cri.lk
The Schedule of the Educational Programme 2008
| Programme No 1 | |
| Subject Areas: | Replanting and underplanting of coconut, recommended planting materials, transplanting and management of young palms. |
| Date: | 30 May 2008 |
| Venue: | Isolated Seed Garden, Ambakelle, Arachchikattuwa, Pallama. (Direction will be given) |
| Time: | 09.00 am - 5.00 pm |
| Fee: | Rs. 400/= per participant |
| Programme No 2 | |
| Subject Areas: | Soil and moisture conservation practices for increasing coconut production and irrigation in coconut lands |
| Date: | 27 June 2008 |
| Venue: | Ratmalagara Estate, Medagama, Madampe (Direction will be given) |
| Time: | 09.00 am - 5.00 pm |
| Fee: | Rs. 400/= per participant |
| Programme No 3 | |
| Subject Areas: | Plant nutrition of coconut, organic and inorganic fertilizer application and nutrient deficiencies. |
| Date: | 25 July 2008 |
| Venue: | Bandirippuwa Estate, Lunuwila. (Direction will be given) |
| Time: | 09.00 am - 5.00 pm |
| Fee: | Rs. 400/= per participant |
| Programme No 4 | |
| Subject Areas: | Increase of productivity of coconut lands with intercrops. |
| Date: | 29 August 2008 |
| Venue: | Walpita Estate, Walpita. (Direction will be given) |
| Time: | 09.00 am - 5.00 pm |
| Fee: | Rs. 400/= per participant |
| Programme No 5 | |
| Subject Areas: | Identification and management of pests and diseases of coconut |
| Date: | 26 September 2008 |
| Venue: | Bandirippuwa Estate, Lunuwila. (Direction will be given) |
| Time: | 09.00 am - 5.00 pm |
| Fee: | Rs. 400/= per participant |
| Programme No 6 | |
| Subject Areas: | Rehabilitation of low yielding coconut lands, land suitability, mechanization and animal husbandry in coconut lands |
| Date: | 31 October 2008 |
| Venue: | Ratmalagara Estate, Medagama, Madampe. (Direction will be given) |
| Time: | 09.00 am - 5.00 pm |
| Fee: | Rs. 400/= per participant |
| Programme No 7 | |
| Subject Areas: | Coconut estate management, record keeping and labour management and coconut based products |
| Date: | 28 November 2008 |
| Venue: | Bandirippuwa Estate, Lunuwila. (Direction will be given) |
| Time: | 09.00 am - 5.00 pm |
| Fee: | Rs. 400/= per participant |
| The following Registration Form can be downloaded (pdf) | |
Head
Technology Transfer Division
Coconut Research Institute
Lunuwila
Educational Programme Series for Coconut Growers - 2008
1. Name and address of the person/s who wish to attend the following programmes
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2. I send herewith a cheque/ Money order for Rs................... bearing No. ............. being the charges for the above programmes or payment will be made later.
3. If you nominate somebody to follow the programmes, please give his/ her name and address separately.
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4. Contact Numbers - Telephone ................................. Email ........................................
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(All cheques or Money orders should be drawn in favour of Director, Coconut Research Institute, Lunuwila.)